1st Day • Arrival in • Meeting the Almaty International Airport with name table of "SkyWay" • Transfer to the hotel, early check-in, leisure time • Breakfast at the hotel • Excursion to the skating rink “Medeo” and ski resort “Shymbulak”

This tour provides you the best opportunity to see the beautiful mountain surroundings of Almaty city. The first stop of the tour awaits you in the Medeo Gorge, where in the wonderful mountains of Trans- Ala-Tau the largest high mountain skating rink in the world is located as well as the huge dam, protecting the city from destructive mudflows formed on the tops of the western Tien Shan. Next destination is Chimbulak ski resort, located at an altitude of 2230 meters above sea level. It is very popular for its mild climate, large quantity of sunny days and snow through the winter and remarkable scenery of mountain ranges.

• Lunch at the restaurant • Sightseeing tour “Acquaintance with the Southern Capital” (duration - 3 hours).

The sightseeing tour is an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the history of the development of the Southern Capital of . During the tour you will see: Park 28 Panfilov; Republic Square; Abay Square; Square of Astana; Independence Monument; Opera and Ballet Theatre.

• Excursion to the green bazaar "Colors of the East." Wish to get on a unique colorful shopping? We recommend you to visit the “Green Bazaar” - this is the heart of Eastern shopping! The Green Bazaar is a place where you can get back to the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, where you can get good discounts and good mood! Do not miss the opportunity to buy juicy fruits and vegetables, real dried fruits, rare spices and much more on our Green Bazaar!

• Dinner at the restaurant • Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Almaty. 2nd Day • Breakfast at the hotel • Transfer to the Canyon • Excursion to the (3 hrs, 220 km) - trekking

The canyon is situated on the ’s spurs near the border with China. Charyn Canyon is a natural monument built from sedimentary rocks, which age is about 12 million years, and stretches for 154 kilometers along the valley of Charyn river. The most interesting and frequently visited tourist destination is so-called "Valley of Castles". The grove of relict species of ash, survived during the era of glaciation, preserved in the bosom of the canyon and another such grove is only in North America. Landscape diversity of Charyn canyon leads to the variety of flora and fauna. Charyn canyon reminds Colorado Grand Canyon in North America and loses to it in terms of sizes but not in terms of beauty.

• Lunch at the veranda at the eco-park “Charyn” • Walking through the Valley of Castles on Charyn Canyon (1 hour)

• Transfer to the city • Dinner at the restaurant • Transfer to the hotel. 3rd Day • Breakfast at the hotel • Excursion to the First President Park • The Park is located in the southern part of Almaty and has a spectacular mountain backdrop. The park is the home of the annual music festival called “Almaty – my first love”. The concert is held in front of the semicircular colonnade shown in the images. The amphitheatre atmosphere is highlighted by the fountains and water features to the rear. The park is about 1.5 km from one end to the other with trees and habitats interspersed with features. Duration of the excursion – 1hr.

• Excursion to the

On the height of more than 2500 meters above the sea level, amidst the majestic mountains of Tian Shan, Big Almaty Lake’s transparent surface glitters under the rays of sunshine. Many millions of years ago because of the regular powerful earthquake jolt, the mountains “became weaker” and a beautiful lake appeared in a crack-basin. Every year a lot of people rush to come here in order to view this indescribable beauty. An amazing combination of white "graying" of the mountains, the blinding sun, turquoise water of the lake, and the century-old green pine trees on the background of silence and air intoxicating by its freshness and purity causes a feeling of unreality and detachment.

• Lunch at the restaurant • Falcon Show

We offer you to visit the nursery of rare endangered species of birds "Sunkar" which is unique by its species composition and equipment. The nursery is the only one in the whole territory of Kazakhstan and during its activity raised 1060 birds and released 260 falcons Balobans out of the nature. By visiting falcon nursery you can admire the most beautiful birds, learn about their biological characteristics, and more than that, see the falcon show (from May to October). The trained birds take parts in that show and demonstrate hunting with a bird, getting food out of the water and other interesting things. The story about traditions and history of falconry will be told during a spectacular performance with freely flying birds of prey.

• Dinner at the restaurant • Transfer to the hotel. 4th Day • Breakfast at the hotel • Optional teambuilding • Lunch at the restaurant • Dinner at the restaurant • Transfer to the hotel. 5th Day • Breakfast at the hotel, check-out • Transfer to the airport, departure to Nur-Sultan • Arrival in Nur-Sultan • Meeting at the Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport with name table of "SkyWay" • Transfer to the hotel, check-in • Lunch at the restaurant • Sightseeing tour of the city Nur-Sultan (Astana)

We invite you to the classical city tour in Nur-Sultan (Astana) – the youngest capital of the world and pride of modern Kazakhstan, during of which you will visit the most significant architectural constructions and monuments of modern capital. Namely: • Square of Independence • Khazret Sultan Mosque • Green Water Boulevard • Round Square • National symbol of Kazakhstan – Bayterek

During the sightseeing tour around Nur-Sultan (Astana) you will also get acquainted with the history of the development of the city and its further development. Walking on Nur-Sultan (Astana) streets in this tour, you will see the uniqueness of this city and answer to the question: How eastern traditional shapes harmonize with Western architecture?

• Dinner at the restaurant • Transfer to the hotel. 6th Day • Breakfast at the hotel • Transfer to the Borovoe National Park • Visiting the Pearl of Kazakhstan – Borovoe National Park

In the northern part of Kazakhstan, between the cities of Nur-sultan (ex. Astana) and Kokshetau, there is one of the most beautiful resorts in Central Asia - Burabay. These places cannot be considered as traditional for Kazakh landscapes. Rather, this area is considered as an exception and represents itself as a diverse oasis where all the colors of nature are interwoven, including broad-leaved trees and emerald lakes, steep cliffs and high mountains, green meadows and broad rivers.

• Lunch at the local café • Boat trip at the Borovoe Lake to the Zhumbaktas • Transfer to the city • Dinner at the restaurant 8th Day • Packed breakfast from the hotel, check-out • Transfer to the airport, departure

Cost of the program: Price for the program for a person in group on Twin/Double accommodation basis Group 4* 4*+ 5* 20+1 620 EUR 710 EUR 845 EUR 25+1 575 EUR 665 EUR 795 EUR Supplement for single acc. 173 EUR 185 EUR 265 EUR

Hotels: City 4* 4*+ 5* Almaty Shera Inn Mercure City Center Rixos Almaty Nur-Sultan Kazzhol Wyndham Garden Inn Marriott

In price included: Paid additionally: • Accommodation in chosen hotels (7 nights, including • International flights: breakfasts in Almaty and Nur-Sultan); • Medical insurance; • Excursions according to the program; • Additional meal; • Meals according to the program; • Personal expenses; • Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport; • Additional excursions; • Transport service according to the program; • Air ticket Almaty-Astana – starts from 60 EUR • English-speaking guide; (subject to change); • Entrance tickets to the objects, according to the • Alcohol drinks. program; • 1 FOC; • Bottled mineral water in the vehicle.